Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on what steps employers should consider before announcing a return-to-office mandate was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
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Ottawa Community Housing Corp. communicating employee benefits through monthly awareness campaigns
Ottawa Community Housing Corp. is educating employees about their benefits offerings through a new monthly communication campaign. The campaign, which started in January, ties the…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 17, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 09:00
Gaps in health-care system driving workplace strain among Black women: report
Gaps in Canada’s health-care system are contributing to workplace strain among Black women, exposing a disconnect in how employers design and deliver benefits, according to…
- By: Sonya Singh
- April 15, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 09:00
62% of Canadian employees feeling burned out: survey
Six in 10 (62 per cent) Canadian employees say they’re burned out at work, up from 47 per cent in 2024, according to a new…
- By: Staff
- April 13, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 09:00
EY Canada supporting employee well-being with expanded wellness reimbursements, financial education sessions
EY Canada is supporting employee well-being by expanding its list of reimbursable wellness expenses and introducing a series of financial education seminars. Employees can now…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 13, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 09:00
What employers should consider before implementing a return-to-office mandate
Before bringing employees back to the office, it’s important for employers to clearly communicate their expectations, support employee well-being and ensure there’s adequate space for…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 10, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 09:00
Employers that invest in mental-health care reporting reduced claims, absenteeism: report
For every dollar invested in integrated mental-health coverage and care, $1.50 is returned through lower mental-health claims by year two, even before accounting for the…
- By: Staff
- April 8, 2026 April 9, 2026
- 15:00
AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 6, 2026 April 7, 2026
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit
In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…
- By: Benefits Canada
- April 6, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
Weight management drugs, rare disease treatments expected to drive private drug plan costs in 2026: report
Weight management drugs and high-cost specialty treatments are expected to have the biggest impact on private drug plans this year, according to Telus Health’s annual…
- By: Staff
- April 6, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 09:00
Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces
Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…
- By: Staff
- April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 09:00
Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey
While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 09:00
64% of employers cite cost control as top benefits priority in 2026: report
Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employers say cost control is their No. 1 benefits priority in 2026, citing it as a key focus…
- By: Staff
- March 31, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 09:00
Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer
A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 31, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
Majority of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms impact work: survey
Nearly two‑thirds of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms affect their job performance, while more than half report that the time spent…
- By: Staff
- March 30, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…
- By: Staff
- March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Skip’s new caregiving benefit was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension…
- By: Staff
- March 27, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:00
Highlighting mental-health resources, ERGs critical during traumatic world events: expert
When employee mental health is impacted due to traumatic world events, employers can provide support by highlighting available resources and fostering a sense of community…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:00
A third of employees merely surviving as mental-health needs rise: report
More than a third of employees say they’re merely surviving and 69 per cent of benefits leaders report declining performance linked to mental-health challenges, according…
- By: Staff
- March 23, 2026 March 22, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the structural barriers Indigenous women continue to face in workplace retirement plans and benefits programs was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
- By: Staff
- March 20, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 09:00
Employee caregiving pressures push Skip to rethink benefits
With roughly six million Canadians balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, employers are facing growing pressure to address the impact on productivity, retention and employee well-being.…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 20, 2026 April 4, 2026
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2026 Chronic Disease at Work conference
For the past 11 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they…
- By: Benefits Canada
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 08:00
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Rising chronic disease rates among young people, women underscore need for inclusive programs
Rising rates of chronic illness among younger people and women are changing the picture of chronic disease in Canada, according to Sun Life data. Forty-five…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 07:59
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Addressing chronic skin conditions in the workplace
“Eczema is like a rollercoaster; it’s characterized by flares and remissions and flares and remissions — and the cruelest thing is that it’s unpredictable and…
- By: Jordan Tallis
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 07:58
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: What benefits plan sponsors need to know about postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is the most common medical complication of pregnancy and post-pregnancy, according to Dr. Tanya Tulipan, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Dalhousie University.…
- By: Jordan Tallis
- March 16, 2026 March 11, 2026
- 07:57